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WHI SOL 2014 Released Test
WHI SOL 2014 Released Test
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1
Which belief is associated with Shintoism?
The gods interfere in human lives.
People must respect nature spirits
Reincarnation depends on karma.
People will experience an afterlife.
2
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western civilization by -
legalizing Christianity within the Roman Empire
codifying Roman law in the Middle East
unifying Europe by founding the Holy Roman Empire
sending Roman soldiers to the Middle East
3
How did Rome's military conquests affect the economic & social structures of theRoman Republic?
The Republic adopted a monotheistic religion.
Soldiers deserted to join enemy armies attacking Rome.
Slavery became important to Rome's agricultural production.
Trade routes fell into disuse throughout the Republic.
4
Which art form is most associated with the Byzantine culture?
Sculpture
Mosaics
Tapestries
Music
5
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Roman
Indian
Byzantine
6
What was the purpose of this structure?
To carry water
To make travel easier
To defend a city
To practice a religion
7
During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Invention of written language
Development of agriculture
use of pottery
specialization of labor
8
The cause of the split in Islam after Muhammad's death was a difference of opinion concerning -
expansion
pilgrimages
leaders
prayer
9
Which event helped to spread Islam in Africa?
Conquest of Jerusalem
Relocation of capital to Baghdad
Establishment of trade with Timbuktu
Conquest of Damascus
10
Which statement describes the origin of these terms?
They are found in Babylonian legends.
They are actions of Egyptian gods.
They are taken from Greek mythology.
They are events from Roman history.
11
Which of these best completes this diagram?
Twelve Tablets
Upanishads
Vedas
Ten Commandments
12
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movement of early nomadic societies?
survival needs
Mineral deposits
Tribal treaties
Religious beliefs
13
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-
Taoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
14
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
Conducted services in Greek
Established monasteries in Russia
15
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Egyptian pharoahs
Roman soldiers
Sumerian bureaucrats
Islamic traders
16
One characteristic of the Pax Romana was widespread -
economic prosperity
social equality
political conflict
cultural decline
17
The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on -
lumber and minerals
manufactured goods
shipping and trade
agricultural production
18
Which phrase best describes the geographic location of the Mayan civilization?
Deserts in Mexico
Mountains of Brazil
Rainforests in Central America
Woodlands of North America
19
This is a quotation from -
Pericles
Hippocrates
Pythagoras
Homer
20
Which regions were connected by the Silk Roads?
Western Europe and East Africa
East Asia and the Mediterranean basin
Northern Europe and the Mediterranean basin
East Africa and Southeast Asia
21
Which civilization best completes this diagram?
Mayans
Egyptians
Incan
Persian
22
This sequence of events was caused by the-
Bubonic Plague
beginning of the Crusades
Hundred Years' War
fall of the Roman Empire
23
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
obeyed the priests
governed as a just ruler
conquered new territories
controlled the army
24
The Great Wall of China was built to
create a monument to Mongol rule
Protect China from invaders
Close china to Foreign Trade
Provide a trade route across Asia
25
This quotation best represents the religious views of
Hindus
Buddhists
Zoroastrians
Jews
26
During the Middle Ages, Greco-Roman classics were preserved because they were translated into
Arabic
Chinese
Persian
Russian
27
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Sea traders from South Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Migrated from Central Asia
Nomads in West Africa
28
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Augustus Caesar
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Justinian
29
This quotation describes the-
collapse of Western control of Jerusalem
triumph of the Ottoman Turks at Tours
collapse of Rome as a result of the barbarian invasions
triumph of Pope Urban in retaking the Holy Land
30
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of-
ocean navigation
manufacturing goods
printing
calendars
31
According to this quotation, Christopher Columbus relied on technology that originated in -
Italy
Spain
Arabia
China
32
Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?
Religious conflicts made people leave disputed lands.
People searched for new sources of food.
Rise of civilizations displaced other people.
Natural disasters forced people to leave native lands.
33
Which choice belongs in this diagram?
Patricians in section 1
Consuls in section 2
Plebeians in section 1
Emperors in section 2
34
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
past actions control the destiny of each person
beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
35
During the Renaissance, these authors were most often studied by -
humanists
parish priests
feudal lords
bankers
36
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from-
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
trade routes
feudal kingdoms
37
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Hinduism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
38
Ancient Athens was responsible for developing which concept in government?
Civil service
Direct democracy
Written laws
Elected legislatures
39
The empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai benefited from being near the-
Mediterranean Sea
Trans-Saharan trade routes
largest European cities
Red Sea coast
40
Which city served as the capital of three empires at different times and under different names?
Constantinople
Bagdhad
Athens
Moscow
41
Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?
Apollo
Venus
Zeus
Juno
42
Which primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?
Geography
Economy
Religion
Language
43
These statements describe characteristics of the early -
Buddhists
Christians
Zoroastrians
Muslims
44
Many Incan cities were easily defended because they were built-
in rainforests
on islands
on mountaintops
in canyons
45
Which city was an obstacle to early Rome's control of the Mediterranean region?
Alexandria
Corinth
Carthage
Athens
46
Which institution in Western Europe had the most power during the Middle Ages?
Roman universities
The Church
The feudal system
Merchant guilds
47
Which number shows where Roman civilization first developed?
2
4
1
3
48
The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by
elected officials
representative assemblies
tribal councils
religious authorities
49
The movable-type printing press helped the Renaissance by--
expanding the distribution of new ideas
increasing the use of new accounting practices
increasing the use of new accounting practices
supporting the teachings of the Catholic Church
50
Which empire Is associated with this river system?
Babylonian Empire
Phoenician Empire
Gupta Empire
Chinese Empire